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Ever have one of those days? You know what I’m talking about. I haven’t been sleeping well for the past few weeks because I can’t seem to shut my brain off. Yes, I’m still waiting for my test results (refer to last weeks’ post), I’ve been thinking about the kids, my job, vacation, blog posts, anything and everything. I feel relaxed until about 10pm, then, I don’t know what happens, my brain just clicks on and it takes a LONG time for it to shut off.

Well, Sunday night I had one night of sleep ‘bliss’. It was fantastic, I think it was one of those pure exhaustion-can’t possibly do one more thing-heavy eyelids kind of sleep. The next morning I felt like I could conquer the world. I had that extra spring in my step, a wider smile on my face, the sun was out and BAM just like that I felt like a new woman! As I got ready for work I just couldn’t get over how great it felt to truly sleep, I even had extra time left after getting all the kids ready and off to school. Driving to my first account, as the sun was beaming on my face on this strangely ‘warm’ Michigan winter morning a squirrel decided to cross my path, thus started the decline of the day. I couldn’t slam my brakes because there was a car behind me. After hearing the ‘thunk’ I glanced at my rear-view mirror and yup, all I saw was the tail waving in the wind. 25 feet later at a traffic light I look back and the driver of the car behind me (which had also run over the squirrel) is CRYING! I hoped it wasn’t about the squirrel, but I know it was because she was also looking in her rearview mirror. I hated the thought of the pain I caused the squirrel and the other driver, but it just happened. Walking into my first account I say to the receptionist, “Wow, you’re busy today, but hey it’s Monday,right?” She replies, “Is it?” Confusion hits and she says, “Anna, it’s Tuesday.” Wow, I missed a day, duh. On to the next office… surprise, I locked my keys in my car. All of this before 10 am.

Oh how easy it is for little things to ruin our mood. Here’s the best part,( something I told myself over and over), tomorrow’s a new day. We don’t get many, if any, do-overs in life, but we do get experience and a fresh start every morning so there’s always something to look forward to—life.

21 Responses to “Do-over”

Oh yes ma’am! Excellently done. We can’t do today over, but we can try again tomorrow. And even more importantly, we can enjoy the now, if for no other reason than because we have a chance to be in it!

Nice job. My mom had thyroid cancer about 18 years ago, they removed it, and she has been doing well since. A few weeks ago I went to the dr and they told me I should have mine checked as it is enlarged and they felt some nodules. I need to make an appointment but I need insurance first. Thanks for sharing your take on this topic. You have a great attitude. I enjoyed reading your post.

Thanks Kay, I wish my journey with thyroid ca was easier, but it’s been ok. I know how you feel with the non insurance. I didnt have any for a year between jobs so I held off on scans and tests. Some docs will negotiate, good luck!

It is a little bit ironic that on the day you felt the best you had in so long, so many things crossed your path (some pun intended) to attempt to take that away from you. I think I would have climbed back in the car after the visit to the client that thought it was Tuesday when clearly it was Monday (grinZ) turned the music up loud, and made a day of the drive!

It really is amazing how a small thing can ruin your whole day if you let it. Mine wasn’t as traumatic as the squirrel incident, but I spilled jam from a doughnut on my pristine new coat the other day (yeah, shouldn’t have been eating while wearing it, I know) and it seemed to start a spiral down of one bad thing after another. I could have used a do-over, but instead, I managed to turn the day around and that is down to experience…. from all the other times I needed a do-over! Great post :o)

No do overs.. and why would we want to when as you said, everything is fresh the next day. The most we can strive for is to live in the moment, to be present perfect and know when we close our eyes at the end of the day, we did our best. Hugs. Thinking of you.

I am always telling my kids that maybe tomorrow is a new day which is fresh, and free of all mistakes. Some days just go like that, but think to yourself tomorrow is a brand new day and will be loads better. You can’t redo today, but you can have a better tomorrow and I hope you do!